Latest Apple announcements with videos

Siri, voice control assistant, was the big Apple announcement. The iPhone 4S is, as the name implies, an speed boosting update to the iPhone 4, while the iPod lineup has seen only very modest updates.

Guard yourself from Firesheep and Wi-Fi snooping

The abundance of free/cheap and open Wi-Fi networks in restaurants, airports, offices and hotels is a great perk to the traveling user; it makes connectivity and remote access much easier than it used to be. But you need to be informed and understand the risks.

Apple announces OS fixes and new features

Apple announced iOS 4.1, addressing many bugs (like iPhone 3G performance) as well as bringing new features like HDR photography, HD video upload and TV show rentals. Additionally, Apple previewed iOS 4.2, bringing this and more to the iPad.

Apple announces updates to iTunes, iPod, & iPhone OS

Steve Jobs returns and receives a standing ovation.

iPhone OS 3.1 Update - Free.

• Brings "Genius" to apps.

iTunes 9

• Genius database expanded to include "Genius Mixes", which automatically plays songs from your library that go together
• New syncing options: artists, genres, etc. Also for photos and movies. Manage iPhone apps in iTunes: arrange home screens.
• Home sharing to manage copying of songs, TV shows, apps, etc. to up to 5 computers in your house.
• Cleaner layout for iTunes Store.
• iTunes LP: Album packages with tons of bonus material - lyrics, photos, videos, etc.
• Now showing a demo of iTunes 9.
• iTunes Extras: Bonus material for movies. Similar to DVD bonus features, but also includes interactive material.

iPod touch

• price points: $199 for 8 GB, $299 for 32 GB, $399 for 64 GB.
• 32/64 GB versions faster, with ability run OpenGL|ES 2.0 like the iPhone 3GS.

iPod classic

• bumped from 120 GB to 160 GB. Same $249 price point.

iPod shuffle

• New third-party headphones with iPod shuffle controls built-in.
• Now five colors for the shuffle
• $59 for 2 GB and $79 for 4 GB.

iPod nanos

• Video camera
• External speaker.
• FM radio
• Genius Mixes.
• Built-in pedometer for Nike+
• Larger display.
• 8GB for $149, 16GB for $179